The decisive stage of ESL Pro League Season 24 is here! From October 9 to 11, the tournament’s eight remaining teams will battle for the championship at Katowice’s iconic Spodek Arena. A prestigious trophy and a share of the $1 million prize pool are on the line.
The group stage has already delivered some major surprises. NAVI and G2 failed to reach the playoffs, while 1win and PARIVISION knocked out more established opponents. Who will make it to the Grand Final? Let’s break down the biggest storylines with 888STARZ.
Vitality and MOUZ: Unbeaten Heading Into the Playoffs
October 9 | Quarterfinals
Vitality and MOUZ both came through the Swiss Stage with perfect 3–0 records, winning every series they played.
Vitality defeated 1win, NAVI and Falcons in succession. MOUZ overcame M80, FURIA and Spirit without dropping a single map.
Now the stakes are even higher. Vitality face PARIVISION, who stunned NAVI with a 2–1 victory, while MOUZ take on FURIA once again.
The big question: can the favorites maintain their winning momentum, or will the playoffs deliver another upset?
Spirit vs Falcons: A Battle for the Semifinals
October 9 | Quarterfinal
Team Spirit had a much tougher road to the playoffs than expected. Defeats against MOUZ and 1win left them on the brink of elimination, but they bounced back with a convincing 2–0 victory over M80 in their decisive match.
Falcons enjoyed a more consistent group stage, finishing with three wins and one loss. Their only defeat came against Vitality.
Now the two teams meet in a knockout clash. Can Spirit rediscover their best form, or will Falcons keep their title hopes alive?
1win vs Aurora: Who Will Keep Defying Expectations?
October 9 | Quarterfinal
1win have been one of the tournament’s biggest surprises. After opening with a loss to Vitality, they bounced back to defeat G2, Legacy and Spirit, earning their place in the playoffs.
Aurora also finished the group stage with a 3–1 record. Their victory over FURIA was particularly important, allowing them to advance without having to play a fifth-round decider.
Now the two teams face each other for a place in the semifinals. The winner will be just one victory away from the Grand Final.
ESL Pro League Season 24: Playoff Schedule
- October 9 — Quarterfinals.
- October 10 — Semifinals.
- October 11 — Third-place match and Grand Final.
The quarterfinals and semifinals will be played in a best-of-three (Bo3) format, while the champion will be decided in a best-of-five (Bo5) series.
Vitality and MOUZ’s unbeaten runs, Spirit’s difficult journey and 1win’s unexpected breakthrough have already made this tournament one to remember. But the biggest matches are still ahead.
On October 11, a new ESL Pro League Season 24 champion will be crowned in Katowice.
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